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Branch International Relations page
The role of
the Branch International Relations Officer (BIRO) is to encourage among
branch members an awareness of UNISON policy on international matters and
an understanding of the importance of international issues. We probably take for granted the right to access this website, or to
meet and discuss work problems or politics, but trade unionists in many
other countries risk intimidation and even death for active membership
within a union.
I am striving to encourage members to participate in international issues
from campaigning to responding to urgent actions and affiliating to
organisations. Communication with
others who share a common interest is the very basis of trade unionism, and
it shouldn't stop at national borders or because someone tells us you should
stop talking.
Members can look at the links below and contact me on
with particular international interests on david.wand@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
I have taken on the responsibility for raising international issues
and leading the branch's international activities. l
will ensure that views of the members are reported at the
branch executive meeting and the AGM.
http://www.unison.org.uk/international/index.asp.
UNISON works with sister trade unions in
other countries and through key international organisations to promote and protect members' interests and concerns.
http://www.labourstart.org/lvoty/.
This is a good link to video clips from around the world on people coming
together to form unions, some are very funny.
http://www.labourstart.org/.
This web site deals with issues faced by unions and employees from around
the world by setting up an email service for campaigning.
http://cms.iuf.org. This site runs campaigns for the employees. The
International Union of Food, Agricultural,
Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF)
is an international federation of trade unions.
Young Trade
Unionists’ May Day Brigade Event in Cuba 2012
22 April - 04 May 2012
Costs from £ 1045
Here is a link to information of a
unique opportunity for activists to participate in practical solidarity
work and discover the reality of life for Cubans living under the US blockade
of their country.
http://www.cuba-solidarity.org.uk/tours/tour.asp?tourid=12
UNISON
East Midlands International Newsletter – January 2012
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